Sunday, November 3, 2013

As most of you may know i am an adoptive Mom and a Grandy to four Amazing little ones including a Beautiful Ethiopian Angel. I recently donated a gift certificate for a Great organization that is working very hard to make a Big difference in Africa and the lives of our orphans there.

A little bit more about them.

A Child’s Voice is in the process of obtaining non-profit 501(c)(3) status in the USA. Child Advocacy Africa is a registered NGO in the country of Uganda. Together, we strive toward the same mission to advocate for the protection and rights of orphans and vulnerable children through social policy, education and family support.

A Child’s Voice is a social policy organization based on Hague and Alternative Care guidelines for the care of children. We advocate for positive change in child welfare laws, particularly in Uganda, with the intention of spreading these principles to the rest of Africa.

They are having a Fundraiser with many Great items. Gohere to support them and see what they are doing!

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Cuddle Craft Collective is a group of socially conscious and community minded souls who have joined together to make a difference to the lives of children and families in need.

Each year they a series of auctions to raise much need funds for charities and community projects. 100% of all profits raised from these auctions are donated to our campaign projects, which means that every cent makes a difference.

This year Cuddle Craft Collective is raising funds to support the Children's Feeding Centre in Bonga, Ethiopia

I have donated one of my "Ethiopia in my Heart" necklace to help support the auction & the Children in Ethiopia. Please visit the auction HERE to see many many incredible items that you can bid on to support this Wonderful cause.

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Having a job while staying home with the kids is something a lot of Moms are looking for. And, I just got a heads up that Plum District is looking for Moms to hire. All of the details are below:Do you seek a job with flexible hours and the option to work from home on your own schedule? Do you get revved up at the first sign of a good deal? Do you like to clue your friends and family in on your excitement?Plum District (www.plumdistrict.com) is a well-funded daily deal website geared towards smart, savvy moms. Each day, Plum District sends members a deal that relates to them and their busy lives – everything from spa treatments and restaurants to family outings and kids’ activities. Plum District is unique in that it is solely focused on moms (or the mom in you) and deals that will make their lives easier and more enjoyable.We are looking for savvy District Consultant to join our regional teams who will contribute to sales and marketing activities.District Consultants are instrumental in building the buzz about Plum District and driving subscribers to our website. They are well-connected, social media savvy, high-energy individuals who get paid on delivering people and deals to Plum District. Their connections in the business community will serve as a source deals for the site.Responsibilities include: Reaching out to our target audience via in-person daily interactions, events, emails and social media to leverage Plum Dollars, exciting sweepstakes, Plum Steals and other great offers.Engaging community interest groups, such as PTAs, mothers groups, community and business boards and numerous others to reach the savvy mom and source deals.Participate and contribute to events or other marketing programs.Research and suggest partnerships and deals for the local markets.Negotiate and close deals – work with Regional Sales Managers to bring the offers to the Plum District members.In addition to having access to purchase these great deals on their favorite places to shop, eat or spend time, District Consultants earn a commission on the revenue generated!District Consultants enjoy an at-home schedule with a great deal of flexibility. He/she should be outgoing, enthusiastic, persuasive, and a good judge of quality. He/she should understand what moms, dads, kids and families are interested in, and enjoy discovering “hidden gems” in his/her metro area.If this sounds like a perfect fit for you and your time, you will want to email Kate directly at kate.boyd@plumdistrict.com. Include your resume and any other information you would like her to know about you and your fit for this job. Keep in mind that depending on the number of applicants, she may not be able to email everyone back. Good luck!

Who am I

I am a Adoptive Mom & Grandma of 2 Amazing Guys and 2 Beautiful Bio Girls. I Love being Grandy to my two Grand-baby Girls and Our new Grandson! I traveled last year to Ethiopia to bring home our Very Sweet Grandbaby that My Daughter and her Family Adopted. I love to Create from items that others castaway and I get my inspiration from so many people that I admire and learn from.